Category Archives: BOTOX

Want an improved, more youthful appearance without undergoing a surgical procedure? Lucky for you, it’s no longer necessary to have invasive cosmetic surgery to improve your skin’s appearance. Experienced plastic surgeons can give you the results you desire with highly effective, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures. Here is a list of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures that can give you a more radiant and youthful appearance with little to no downtime. 1. Laser Rejuvenation Laser rejuvenation and laser resurfacing are procedures that reduce wrinkles, acne scars and other blemishes to reveal younger looking skin. Laser rejuvenation directs short concentrated, pulsating … Continue reading

People who have never undergone plastic surgery often view the benefits as being purely physical. In truth, while the procedures themselves are physical operations with results that are sometimes subtle and at other times more physically impressive, one of the best and most enduring results of plastic surgery is the long-term boost in self esteem. Who Experiences a Boost in Self Esteem? The psychological benefits of plastic surgery are no secret to those who have undergone procedures. For patients with a noticeable birth defect or those who have suffered some bodily damage after an accident, social anxiety and psychological stress … Continue reading

I was reading a few months ago about some interesting work that had been done to help patient lose weight by injecting Botox into their stomachs. The logic was that the stomach muscles would relax and therefore not empty the gastric contents very quickly, thereby causing early satiety and eventually weight loss. Seems like a plan, right? Too bad the latest studies contest the conclusions. A new study performed at the Mayo Clinic was not able to replicate that kind of outcome. The study was recently published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological … Continue reading

Senator Harry Reid has proposed a new tax on cosmetic procedures as a way to help pay for health care reform. So, when will a procedure be considered cosmetic and therefore taxable? I will not argue whether it is fair or not to tax my own cosmetic services since no matter what I write, it would be considered disingenuous by cynics. What I will discuss is just how this “Botax” will be implemented and the unfairness of that process. Botox was originally created, and is still used for medicinal purposes, so how will we convince a government agency that it is, … Continue reading

Thomas Sterry, MD, is a board-certified New York City plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience. At his inviting, boutique-style practice in Manhattan, he focuses on each patient's unique needs and aesthetic goals so that he can provide the most attractive and natural-looking outcomes possible.

Thomas Sterry, MD is a board-certified New York City plastic surgeon who offers procedures for the face, breasts, and body, as well as non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and laser hair removal. From his boutique-style practice in Manhattan, he serves patients from surrounding areas of Brooklyn, Queens, Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island and Staten Island.